YOU WILL RECEIVE A GENUINE USA MADE ORIGINAL EMPIRE S-4000D/III WHITE NEEDLE .• "DEQ" '4 DIMENSIONAL' QUAD CHANNEL Diamond tip replacement needle. (CD4)• .75-1.5 grams tracking pressure. • Biradial needles have maximum contact with the surface of the record. There is not a conical tip version of this needle. • QUAD channel needles are stereo ready but require a compatible record and receiver/amp to reproduce 4 channel sound. • Original needle color is usually: WHITE